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Concerns over low pass-rates for new NCEA corequisites
Low pass rates for the new NCEA corequisites are once again raising issues of inequity in our education system.
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Primary principals and teachers’ groups ask government to pause the fast-tracking of curriculum change in schools
Unions and educators are pleading for a slow-down on planned curriculum changes with a joint media release.
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Maintaining trees for thriving outdoor areas
Regularly checking and maintaining trees, and engaging the experts when necessary, is important for health and safety.
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The best and worst gifts for teachers
Childhood memories of gifts for my teacher mother from her students, led me to ask – what are the best…
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The latest trends for a tech savvy classroom
Careful selection of classroom technology tools and considered use can positively impact student engagement, knowledge retention and participation.
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7 lessons we can learn from Taylor Swift
Pop icon Taylor Swift has had a long and storied career. Swiftie or not, there are lessons all students can…
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Unions: moving ITE from Teaching Council to Ministry of Education is wrong
Education representative bodies oppose the proposal to move ITE oversight from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa to the Ministry of…
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Fostering whole-school wellbeing
There is a growing understanding that wellbeing is enmeshed in the social and cultural fabric of any institution, including schools.
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Does it matter if students do tests on computers or on paper?
Australian researchers ask if online tests make a difference to student performance - could technology be influencing exam results?
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Makerspace NZ enriching student learning
Tom Barter, HOD Arts and Technology at Saint Kentigern Boys’ School outlines his school’s involvement with Makerspace NZ.
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Ending streaming: the first annual report
Kōkirihia Annual Report 2024 details the first year of destreaming across Aotearoa to achieve more equitable outcomes.
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Research, evidence and education policy
The ‘science of learning’ and ‘evidence-based approaches’ have become buzz-phrases – what do they mean, and how should they influence…
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Guiding a blind runner at the Paralympics – Why teaching is the same
There are many similarities between being a teacher and a sighted guide for a Paralympian.
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Opinion: The government needs to slow down on sweeping changes to NZ’s maths curriculum
New Zealand academics David Pomeroy and Lisa Darragh argue reforming our maths education requires a long-term, considered approach.
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Leaving the classroom to boost wellbeing
Taking students out of the classroom for educational activities may benefit more than their learning and could improve their wellbeing.
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Banning social media for under-16s won’t help – teaching digital media literacy will
Digital media literacy could be the answer to concerns about the mental health effects of smartphone use, argues Melissa L.…
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10 fictional teachers who taught us something
Sometimes fictional teachers have very real lessons to teach us. Here's what we can learn from ten teachers in popular…
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New Zealand educators sell out literacy symposium
Over 650 educators gathered last week to hear international experts share insights into teaching reading in the classroom.
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Acoustic excellence and high quality education
Proper acoustics are fundamental for student success and learning, contributing to how students experience classrooms and receive instruction
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Nurturing student strengths: The key to unleashing academic motivation
Psychologist Ilia Lindsay discusses the benefits of strength based approaches to learning and teaching
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Leading change at Ōrākei School: The power of community engagement in education
Our Tumuaki Principal Speaks columnist Shanthan Naidu on recent changes at Ōrākei School which help to support and engage the…
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Fears new ITE maths requirement will exacerbate staffing shortages
ITE providers are arguing a new maths requirement for primary teachers will decrease teacher diversity by deterring valuable candidates.
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8 reasons to use listicles in your classroom
Listicles are clickbait articles you can’t help but read, and their uniquely readable and digestable format can do wonders in…
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Shakespearean insults to teach your class grammar
There are plenty of Shakespearean phrases that are fun to teach students, and get them excited about learning nouns, verbs,…
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Cognitive load theory: an unpersuasive attempt to justify direct instruction
Respected American education critic Alfie Kohn writes on why cognitive load theory does not support direct instruction.
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